Not as shown
I ordered these pants twice. The first time I ordered they came with a button and zipper, I just assumed I ordered the wrong pair. I was looking at quite a few pants that day. The second time I ordered I made sure that I put the drawstring waist in my cart. I ordered 2 this time. When they came they were also with a button and zipper. This is very misleading and disappointing. The quality of these pants are great, but my son hates buttons and zippers.
December 30, 2013

NOT AS PICTURED!
I ordered these for my 5 year old to wear at school, thinking they were drawstring based on the photo. The description DOES state they are button-fly with adjustable waist, but the photo is of the toddler sizes. They are NOT slip-on pants. They have a separate style that is pictured as button fly so I thought the description was wrong.
They fit my son like they were tailor-made, however. Perfect in the length, not at all baggy. But he seemed to be able to move easily and comfortably. He really likes them and did not want me to send them back. I was so irritated that they put the wrong photo up, I still may send them back. The quality seems good, as I'm accustomed to with Carters, so I can't really give the pants a poor review.
October 1, 2013

Not the one if you are looking for elastic waist band
I ordered both khakhi and blue ones, seeing elastic waste bands in the picture, but they come with a button and zipper. My kid is in Pre-K, but needs a size 6, so even though very cute and stylish, not for us.
September 28, 2013

not an elastic waist in larger sizes
I ordered these for my son to wear as his uniform pants. I have been looking everywhere for navy pants that have an elastic waist so that it is easy to use the bathroom at school (also more comfortable). On the picture it appears that they do but when you get into the larger sizes it switches to a button and fly enclosure. My child is in kindergarten but needs a size seven so although these are very cute they don't work for us. Bummer!!
September 14, 2013